Is my dog safe indoors with AC out? What are heat stroke signs?

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I am caring for two dogs while owners are on vacation. A border collie named Scout and a cocker spaniel named Benny. Both are healthy males. The air conditioner went out and the house is ranging in temps between 80 and 87 degrees. The AC will take a couple days to fix. I have several fans going in the house, plenty of water available and am keeping a close eye on them. Are they safe in the house and what is the maximum temperature they can be safe? What should I be looking for in their health? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 45 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Keeping fans on to circulate the air and providing plenty of water are great ways to help keep Scout and Benny as cool as possible. I recommend opening any windows as well so that any breezes can help circulate air too. If you do these things, they should be safe to keep in the house in temperatures up to about 90 degrees. I would not play with them or exercise them in this heat as this can cause them to overheat. As a reminder, pets cannot sweat so they have to cool off by panting. If you think either of them are too hot, you can lay cool/wet towels over them and place them in front of a fan to try to actively cool them off. I would monitor them closely for excessive panting, especially if they are laying down and panting for prolonged periods. You can also examine their gum color and if it appears bright red, this can be a sign of heat exhaustion. If you see any of these signs, I would recommend having them evaluated by a veterinarian who can address their potential heat stroke. I hope this is helpful!

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